Noble County OhArchives Wills.....Hiram Danford April 21 1884
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Source: Probate Court Vol. 3, p.288, Box 21, Case 550
Written: April 21 1884


In the name of the benevolent Father of all I HIram Danford of the County
of Noble and State of Ohio do make and publish this my last will and
testiment as follows:
Item 1st
I give and devise to my Beloved wife in him of her dower the sum of One
thousand (1000) dollars. Also that-part-of my kitchen furniture and
household good which she is entitled to under the statute in such case
made and provided.
Item 2nd
I give and devise to my Son William Danford the sum of Eight-hundred
(800) Dollars. I also give and bequeath to my son Jonas Danford a
certain Judgement obtained against him in favor of Peter Danford in the
Court of Common pleas of Noble Co. Ohio October 14" 1878 cauling for
twelve hundred sixty-six Dollars eighty-three cents (1266.83) which
Judgement was assigned to me by said Peter Danford November 15" 1878.
I also give and devise to my son Isaac Danford the sum of One thousand
(1000) Dollars. I also give to the Heirs of my son David Danford
(Deceased) the sum of Six hundred (600) Dollars. I also give and devise
to my son Lewis Danford the sum of Six hundred (600) Dollars. I give to
my son Joseph Danford the amount owing to me. Amounting in the aggregate
to about Nine hundred (900) Dollars. I also give to my Daughter
Barthsheba Hyett the amount-owing to me, amounting to about Nine hundred
(900) Dollars. I also give to my son Isaac Danford in trust the sum of
two hundred (200) Dollars. for the use and benefit of Rachel Ann Selby
for him to apply the same to and for her best-interest. I also give and
devise to my son Peter Danford the sum of Twelve hundred (1200) Dollars.
Item 3rd
I give and devise to my Grand Daughter Samantha Danford and to my Grand
Son John Danford heirs of John Balridge Danford (Deceased) each the sum
of five hundred (500) Dollars.
Item 4th
It is my will and desire that after the legacies above set forth and all
of my first debts and claims are fully settled, if then should be left
any of the proceeds of my real or personal estate that it be diposed of
as follows (to-wit)
That my son william Danford receive on equal interest thereof also my
sons Peter, Isaac Lewis and Joseph each receive an equal share. also my
daughter Elisabeth Lashley, Barthsheba Hyett, Rachel Rosanna Shepard each
receive an equal share. Also the heirs of my son Jonas Danford Samuel
Danford and David Danford each receive one equal interest and also the
heirs of my Daughter Nancy Hathaway (deceased) receive an equal
interest. Also that my Grand Daughter Samantha Danford and my Grand Son
John Danford each receive one half interest.
Item 5
I do hereby nominate and appoint my sons William and Isaac Danford
Executors of this my Last will and testament. I hereby revoke all former
will by me made. In testimony hereof I have here unto set my hand and
seal this twenty-first-day of April 1884.
Hiram Danford
Signed and acknowledged by said Hiram Danford as his Last will and
testament in our presence and signed by us in his presence.
Minor Hazard
M. H. Neville
Whereas I Hiram Danford on the 24" day of April 1884 made my Last will
and testament of that day. do hereby declare the following to be a
codicil to the same.
In items 2nd of said will I devised to my son William Danford the sum of
eight-hundred dollars. I now desire that item 2nd be annulled and the
following substituted (to wit)That the sum of eight hundred dollars
($800) be given in trust to my son Isaac Danford for the use and benefit
of my daughter-in-law Sarah Danford. wife of my son William Danford said
sum to be paid to her in the manner following. Eight and one third
dollars per month. the 1st payment to be made within one year after my
said will is Probated. And in case of the death of my said Son Isaac
Danford before the said sum of $800 is paid to said Sarah Danford I
desire the residue remaining in his hand be paid to Elija S. Danford son
of said Isaac Danford to be by him paid to said Sarah Danford in the
manner above set forth. and in case of the death of said Sarah Danford
before said sum is exhausted I desire the residue remaining shall be paid
to any one or more heirs of my son William Danford as in the judgement of
my said son Isaac Danford or in case of his death Elijah S. Danford may
think best. In testimony hereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal
this 6" day June 1887. Signed and acknowledged by said Hiram Danford as
his will and testament in our presence and signed by us in his presence.
M.H. Neville
Minor Hazard Hiram Danford


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